(A Tale of Six Feet, Four Paws and Six Tors)
Despite a grey and damp start to the day, by the time we arrived at Two Bridges Quarry, the cloud was lifting, and we looked set for a pleasant walk. Along the track to Crockern farm, then across to the Tor. Much better views than when we were here in 2023. As we headed off along the ridge, light rain driven by a fresh breeze resulted in a dive for the waterproofs. It was just a passing shower, and by thetime we reached Littaford Tor it had stopped. Past Longaford and on to Higher White Tor, where we sought shelter from the wind and stopped for a quick brew. Refreshed, we headed down hill to the river over the (somewhat dog unfriendly) stile and across the river (where we had been defeated in 2023).
Uppity up up up through the enclosure and on to Crow Tor. A quick stop to enjoy the views before descending beside the range poles to Foxholes. Over the stream, then up again onto the Beardown ridge. A sheltered spot on North Beardown Tor was an ideal place to eat lunch and bask in the sunshine and enjoy the views across the valley to the tors we had visited earlier. Lunch over, we continued southwards over South Beardown Tor and down to the Devonport Leat. Past Beardown Farm, then along the Cowsic back to Two Bridges (where some stopped for a well-earned pint).
Phil & Jane.